Describe and explain a situation that raised ethical issues for you because you

1. were personally involved, or
2. witnessed the case, or
3. were personally concerned about the issue you heard about, read about, or saw on TV (or elsewhere).

Furthermore, the situation must present an ethical dilemma which you should describe and analyze. Keep in mind that you must show your issues with this dilemma and indicate solutions in all cases. Therefore, you must cite your sources if you choose a topic you read, heard about, or saw on TV (or elsewhere).

Description and analysis of your ethical issue, you will need to utilize the following Framework Analysis. These topics should be the headings of your memo.

1. The situation - State the facts; describe the problem.
2. Ethical dilemma/issue(s) - Discuss the values and norms that conflict.
3. The stakeholders involved - List them. Describe their involvement. Why/In what way are they stakeholders? How are they affected?
4. The ethical norms ( Pillars of Character) - Discuss the relevant moral standards that apply to the case.
5. Alternative courses of action and tradeoffs (benefits/costs, advantages/disadvantages) - Discuss alternatives available to you to deal with the dilemma/issue(s). What are the tradeoffs of each course of action for the stakeholders involved?
6. Solution - Discuss how the dilemma should have been solved by referring to one or more of the Guidelines for Making Ethical Decisions listed below.
7. Personal beliefs or feelings -- State your opinion on what should have been done to deal with this dilemma.